Archived News for Human Resource Professionals - August, 2021
Charges against the former directors of a major gas company have been dropped.
Oil incursion questioned
Some parents have become concerned about petroleum giant Woodside’s presence in schools.
Services staff in safety call
Services Australia staff are calling out for more resources and vaccinations.
Young women's mental scheme launched
A new program seeks to improve the understanding of and responses to mental health issues for young women.
Big firms form fossil fuel giant
BHP and Woodside Petroleum have announced a $20 billion oil and gas merger ...
Ex-judges return before merger
More than 20 retired Family Court judges have returned to address a backlog of 7,000 cases.
Study funders' influence found
A new survey suggests the groups that fund research often seek control of results.
$378m redress scheme launched
Survivors of Stolen Generation policies have welcomed a $378 million redress scheme.
Border Force hails blockchain trades
Border Force is celebrating a successful trial of blockchain-based cross-border document trades.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.
IBM in the room for Defence deal
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found serious conflicts of interest in IBM’s work for the Department of Defence.
X-rays reveal seafood origin
Australia is moving forward with a new system to identify the origin of seafood using portable x-ray machines.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Parents' super change suggested
KPMG has suggested those who take time off work to raise children should receive a super tax rebate.
Ads urge care work
The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to encourage people to work under the NDIS.
Bank contract terms changed
The Bank of Queensland (BoQ) has been in court over small business loans found to be unjust.
COVID could boost uni work
One local vice-chancellor says the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to drive innovation.
Science survey shows high trust
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.